‘偿付’ is a formal verb meaning ‘to pay out’ or ‘to remit money,’ typically in financial, legal, or official contexts. It combines 偿 (cháng), meaning ‘to repay’ or ‘to compensate,’ and 付 (fù), meaning ‘to pay’ or ‘to deliver.’ Together, they emphasize the act of fulfilling a monetary obligation—often one that is overdue, contractual, or institutional, such as settling debts, insurance claims, or loan installments.

This word is rarely used in casual daily speech; instead, it appears in banking documents, legal agreements, corporate reports, and government notices. It carries a tone of formality and responsibility, implying not just payment but proper discharge of duty or liability. Unlike everyday verbs like 付钱 (fù qián, ‘to pay money’) or 还钱 (huán qián, ‘to pay back’), 偿付 suggests structured, often scheduled or mandated disbursement—especially in large-scale or regulated financial operations.